Hey All,

I never got a chance to post pics of my X in my new member introduction post a while back. Last weekend was really nice and I had a chance to wash/wax and snap a few pics. Right now except for removing the resonators she's stock.

Collective "awwwww"
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Stock%20Xterra/IMG_3671.jpg

You can definately see why I want to paint all my plastic bits
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Stock%20Xterra/IMG_3672.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Stock%20Xterra/IMG_3673.jpg

I had 3 yr old mud cacked on most of the parts haha.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Stock%20Xterra/IMG_3627.jpg

AWWWWWWW







lol

My aw had FIVE... not SEVEN w's.... can't you do anything right? haha j/k. thx for the aw!

awwwww

awwwww.... it's so purdy.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Aww yeah!

awwww its so clean god look at that engine bay!!! mine is covered with mud

I wish my engine bay was that clean. Its been muddy for over a year now and I have no plans on cleaning it any time soon. Nice X man. You need to get it muddy though.

I just spray mine out with the Engine Degreaser and the High Pressure sprayer at the do-it-yourself car washes.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

I just spray mine out with the Engine Degreaser and the High Pressure sprayer at the do-it-yourself car washes.

Everytime i do that i trip a code.

I'd spend sometime with a water hose to find the bare wire that needs to be brushed with Liquid Electrical Tape. I'm really surprised you haven't gotten it with all that swimming you've been doing.

This was originally supposed to be a progress thread but I haven't really posted much progress since I joined. It isn't for lack of progress, definately got the mod bug, just haven't had the time/effort to post. I have been taking pictures though so I'll post things in sequential order over the next few weeks so there will be some sort of progression and so people can comment.

Immediately after removing the resonators I realized I was hooked with CX so I bought the brake light decal because I think it looks awesome. So this was my official 2nd mod. Though, in the background of the pictures you can see my 3rd mod taking shape (next post).

Here are some pics I took during the install:

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Light%20Decal/IMG_3697.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Light%20Decal/IMG_3699.jpg

Here's after:

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Light%20Decal/IMG_3719.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Light%20Decal/IMG_3723.jpg

Time for the 3rd Mod. I have been annoyed by the faded plastic look of the Xterra ever since I got it in '03. A temporary and expensive fix is to use Armor All or one of a hundred other plastic/trim refurbishing/rejuvenating products. I'm going to save you time and money. They don't work. You'll get a nice shiny but greasy finish and in about 2 weeks anything exterior is going to look exactly the same.

For my back to black I went all out. I pulled every piece of black/grey plastic and metal off of the car that I could. And those that I couldn't, I taped around and sprayed on the spot. For the plastic parts I used black matte Krylon Fusion spray paint and it has been great, even a year after the fact. For the metal parts, mainly the front and rear bumper, I roughed them up quite a bit with some sand paper and then did a couple of primer coats followed by a couple coats using the same black spray paint. The metal has fared slightly worse than the plastic. The chipping from rocks etc is more noticeable but 10 minutes of touch up would solve that.

Here's the violent aftermath of removing all of the plastic/metal bits!!!
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Back%20to%20Black/IMG_3836.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Back%20to%20Black/IMG_3837.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Back%20to%20Black/IMG_3843.jpg

Buddy of mine did most of the painting while I disassembled and reassembled.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Back%20to%20Black/IMG_3834.jpg

Now everything back together. The adhesive on the Nissan badge wouldn't work a second time and I didn't have any double-sided tape handy. Ended up eventually buying some 3M stuff.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Back%20to%20Black/IMG_3906.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Back%20to%20Black/IMG_3908.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Back%20to%20Black/IMG_3915.jpg

How about some video? like say from rausch creek in december of 08?

How about some video? like say from rausch creek in december of 08?

LOL, how did I know you were going to say something?

cause I won't let you alone about it till you give up that damn video. btw you coming to RC on the 26th?

Hmmmm... sounds tempting. Is there a group going? I didn't see a post in the Northeast Forum. Just the Trail Maintenance and Snorkel run.

Any post BL pics?

yeah the trail maintenance. wheel for free if you do the cleanup in the morning

Any post BL pics?

Definately, I just didn't want to do a giant mass post. Coming soon...

Awesome

Here's pics of my BL operation. My buddy and I started the BL at 8pm when the sun was setting... not the smartest idea. We ended up finishing around 3-4am and I had to go to work the next day! You can see the setup that we had to use. Ironically, I ended up borrowing a WRX jack for the 2nd scissor jack. The $50 worklight from a hardware store was priceless.

BL Kit:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Body%20Lift/BodyLiftKitPacked.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Body%20Lift/IMG_7702.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Body%20Lift/IMG_7709.jpg

You can see the space that opens up where the puck is supposed to fit in.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Body%20Lift/IMG_7713.jpg

Wheel well comparison:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Body%20Lift/BLWheelWellComparison.jpg

I'll post after-pics next.

The day after I saw how hideous that front bumper looked with the BL I ordered my shrockworks bumper. Just FYI, order it WAY before that because there's a 2.5 month lead time. DOH!

After pictures:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Body%20Lift/IMG_5329-1.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Body%20Lift/IMG_5331.jpg

New shoes for the X! They look beastly! Credit to Drake for the helpful advice on the STTs.

Teaser pics:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5337.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5338.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5336.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5335.jpg

specs on wheel and tire sizes?

Cooper STT 33x12.5 on 15x8 Cragar D's with 4.75" BS

They make my old tires (which I loved until I got these) like bald little wimpy tires.

Sweet...

How about a pic of them mounted on the X. I was thinking about getting those when i get 33's

I'm interested in knowing how much trimming you'll have to do with them.

By far the biggest investment in my Xterra for offroading so far has been my new tires and rims. Here are some pics of the rims installed. I tried to take some pictures of how they fit before and after trimming for those who are wanting to get similar sized tires with an '01. Drake has the same tires on a later 1st gen but the '01 body is slightly different and so was probably the trimming. Take a look, and feel free to comment.

Here's at full lock with no trimming. Note that the stock bumper has the plastic flares already taken off and still touches while going to full lock.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5345.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5343.jpg

Here's after some trimming on the front bumper plastics with a sawsall and smashing in the back portion of the front wheel well metal with a sledge. Man do people give you a strange look when you're banging on your car with a 10lb sledge. I could clear the entire wheel at both locks but as you can see, and I soon found out, I needed to trim and sledge a bit more to clear the tire when it would flex up into the wheel well.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5358.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5348.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5349.jpg

Unfortunately I didn't take any closeups after the final bits of trimming/sledging but you get the idea. At this point I think I'll have minor rub at full lock and stuff but I haven't reached that point even in light offroading since.

Now for the the front and back profiles:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5366.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5367.jpg

Here's some nice pics of the tires installed.
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5352_modif.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5369.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5365.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/IMG_5363.jpg

And now for a comparison colage:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Cooper%20STT%20Tires/tire_back_to_back.jpg

Badass dude

Badass dude

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachments/f68/125042d1245905733-best-place-sell-jewelry-ballin.gif

Looks good man.

lol, thanks guys! I'm really pleased with how they fill the wheel wells and stick out just enough to look awesome.

Looks sick!!

i need to get some 33's lol

Looks great!!!

I think they look great... but just dont see where its worth trimming that much..
Could you not gone with 32s? and saved some trimming

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/attachments/f68/125042d1245905733-best-place-sell-jewelry-ballin.gif

x2
looks good, cant wait for that shrock to come in.

Looks good!

I think they look great... but just dont see where its worth trimming that much..
Could you not gone with 32s? and saved some trimming

Definately, but I wanted to go with the biggest tire possible that my rig could fit without having to do some major reconstruction. After I trim the plastics up real nice and put them back on, get my shrock bumper installed, if you didn't know Xterras or even know what you were really looking for, you couldn't tell that it was trimmed/smashed.

As anyone on this forum will agree (I think this is one of the only things about clearance they'll all agree on) is that the only way to get more TRUE ground clearance is with bigger tires. Hence the getting as big as my wallet and current setup could handle.

x2
looks good, cant wait for that shrock to come in.

Thanks, ditto. It's actually here... uncrated... but I don't have anyone to help me install it!!!

Finally had a chance to get the X dirty since putting on the new tires. The location is near Honor, Michigan on seasonal roads aka two-tracking. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. I've been pretty bad in the past about posting too many pics in a single post so I'll break them up by location.

First thing we did was to do a little flex test to see how the wheels acted in the wheel wells. Stump, meet tire, tire meet... oh crap the stump is squished. Notice the relatively clean nature of the X to start with. Begin evil laugh.

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5816.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5827.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5828.jpg

Next was a small mud puddle to cut my teeth on. FYI, I was too nervous to go through something like this just last year. I would have stayed to the side straddling the deep ruts... not now!

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5871.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5879.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5885.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5870.jpg

At this next spot the front end of the X actually got a bit of air which I thought was pretty awesome.

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5845.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5854.jpg

We went through this next puddle what must have been 8-10 times! It's fair to say that it was considerably lower by the time we were through with it. :D

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5987-1.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5997-1.jpg

Now for some side-on shots:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5974.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_6013.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5983.jpg

I <3 mud :D

The posting multiple times doesn't seem to be helping. But this is the last batch anyway. No more mud pics. These were just some awesome shots I took of my buddy driving around the X in an open field. I particularly like how the motion shots came out.

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5902-1.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5906-1.jpg

Playing, "Where's the X"
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5921-1.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5954-1.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Michigan%202-Track%209-6-2009/IMG_5953-1.jpg

Thanks for looking!

good pics

dude, i like the action shots.. i also like the mudding. nothing like a 2-tone paintjob

dude, i like the action shots.. i also like the mudding. nothing like a 2-tone paintjob

Thanks! I consider it a personal victory when the mud gets twice the height of the Xterra.

where are you located in new york? i need to find a place to wheel down here in western NC..

check the license plates in his pics :p

I love those shots man, what camera were you using?

where are you located in new york? i need to find a place to wheel down here in western NC..

Schenectady, NY but those pictures were taken near Honor, MI.

check the license plates in his pics :p
I love those shots man, what camera were you using?

I use a Canon 40D w/ Canon 17-55mm 2.8f IS USM - and love it. The colors aren't as virbrant as equivelant Nikons but the action shots are better in my opinion.

Looks friggin sweet. What the back spacing?

Looks friggin sweet. What the back spacing?

Thanks! 4.75 BS

Thanks! 4.75 BS

I am surprised you had to trim like you did with just that BS. Those tires look awesome and MASSIVE tho.

Yeah, and this weekend I had a carload full of people and gear (read: 5 adults and about 200lb of gear) and it rubbed quite a bit whenever I would back up on a slant. More trimming needed on the metal part :(

Yeah, and this weekend I had a carload full of people and gear (read: 5 adults and about 200lb of gear) and it rubbed quite a bit whenever I would back up on a slant. More trimming needed on the metal part :(

Yeah you might want POR+Herculine as well. Would look sweet.

Totally. The rust is really getting to me. Any place in particular where people like to get POR?

Totally. The rust is really getting to me. Any place in particular where people like to get POR?

Really the best spot to get it is por15.com

If you just plan to do where you trim then you should just get the super starter kit. Its 19 bucks. It only covers 6 square feet with 2 coats. So your not getting much. But it comes with the metal ready prep and all that.

Sweet, thanks

No problem dude. Have fun with it. I envy your 33s.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, as soon as I saw the huge gap at the front bumper left by the 2" body lift, I ordered my Shrockworks Bumper. In retrospect, I should have ordered it preemptively because it takes them a good 3 months to make and ship it. And from what I read, I was one of the lucky/speedy ones. That being said, I LOVE IT. I've already gotten tons of compliments on it. I haven't used it (aka, ran into anything) yet so I'll report back as to the durability when I do. But man does it seem rigid, makes the old bumper look like it was made out of playdough.

Anyway, here are some pictures I snapped after installing it a few days ago. They're pretty low light so excuse the saturation. Breaking up the posts before didn't really seem to help so I'm just going to lump them into one big one.

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6285.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6288.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6295.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6289.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6296.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6302.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6298.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6297.jpg

Dude that is just plain awesome! Your X looks so different now. Haha. Amazing what tires+wheels+bumper does. I wish I had the $$ for a shrock. I might custom fab a bumper IDK.

Are you going to re drill the rear bumper so it looks level?

Haha I know right! It looks so badass with just what I've done so far. Imagine what's to come! MUAHAHAHA

Definately on the rear bumper, that's also something that's been bugging me. As well as painting the wiper cowel black to match the rest of the plastics. Those are actually scheduled to happen this Sunday.

Haha I know right! It looks so badass with just what I've done so far. Imagine what's to come! MUAHAHAHA

Definately on the rear bumper, that's also something that's been bugging me. As well as painting the wiper cowel black to match the rest of the plastics. Those are actually scheduled to happen this Sunday.

Thats good. I dont understand people who don't re-drill. It looks weird LOL.

How bout some roof light now?

Haha I know right! It looks so badass with just what I've done so far. Imagine what's to come! MUAHAHAHA

Definately on the rear bumper, that's also something that's been bugging me. As well as painting the wiper cowel black to match the rest of the plastics. Those are actually scheduled to happen this Sunday.

while your painting your wiper cowls, do the fresh air mod
http://xterrafirma.com/BoarderPhreak/pictures/Fresh_Air_Mod/index.html

I have heard that it helps, and hey why you have them off, why not
it is next on my mod list

while your painting your wiper cowls, do the fresh air mod
http://xterrafirma.com/BoarderPhreak/pictures/Fresh_Air_Mod/index.html

I have heard that it helps, and hey why you have them off, why not
it is next on my mod list

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definately take a look and see what the condition of the "chads" are (ah, remember the days of "hanging chads"?). I'm not sure about the whole leaves and twigs in cabin part. Do you plan on going all out and using the screen?

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definately take a look and see what the condition of the "chads" are (ah, remember the days of "hanging chads"?). I'm not sure about the whole leaves and twigs in cabin part. Do you plan on going all out and using the screen?

i was just going to cut out the smaller crosses, and i dont think that leaves should go through it, however if they do, just put some type of screen over the true intake, and you should be fine.

but hey, while you have it off.. cut it.

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6285.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6288.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6295.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6289.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6296.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6302.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6298.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6297.jpg

ok, now i want to see you go through that mudhole that you have your x driving through in your other pictures. should be SICK.. love the shrock

ok, now i want to see you go through that mudhole that you have your x driving through in your other pictures. should be SICK.. love the shrock

I completely agree, I wish I would have had my shrock in for those pictures. Ah well, just another excuse to make the trip up there next year!

Yesterday I went to a U-Pull-It for the first time. For those of you who don't know what a u-pull-it is, it's basically a junkyard where you go in and take parts out yourself and it's really, really cheap. The entrance fee was $2 and I ended up spending $81. I was a kid in a candy store. That is a mechanical engineer / tinkerer / mechanic playground. I took notes from the "Trail Spares" sticky thread before heading out. Luckily there were a couple of X's from the cash-for-clunkers program, here's a list of what I picked up:

- 2x Tie Rod Ends
- Quest VG33E Alternator (125 Amps)
- Rear bumper
- Misc Trim Pieces
- Misc bolts/screws/nuts etc
- Steering fluid resevior and hoses (mine has a slow leak)
- Heater core plastic fittings that go through the firewall (one of mine snapped off)
- Tweeter

I wanted to get a CV Joint and a pair of Tie Rod Adjusters but I didn't have the necessary tools. I definately could have spent all day there. Totally worth the experience even if you don't really need anything just to take stuff apart!

looks bitchin

I completely agree, I wish I would have had my shrock in for those pictures. Ah well, just another excuse to make the trip up there next year!

next year? how far away was this place?

Chad, when are you coming up to the Adirondacks so we can trade front bumpers? Haha

Okay, time for a build thread update. I've done a couple of off-roading events and it's definitely overdue.

Back in October a couple of buddies and I made it out to the 2009 New York Rally (http://www.rallynewyork.net/). I talked to some Hella representatives there and got some great deals on some 500FF's. A buddy and I installed them the day before entering the X in the 2009 Pine Barrens Ralley (PBX).

Front: 2 Fogs 500FF's
Roof: 4 Driving 500FF's

I used the concept from someone else on here of cutting 3 walls off of a square tube and then bending rounding the remaining tab to get the correct amount of lowering to hide the metal/electrical bits of the lights. For the wiring I just ran it up the weather stripping like most people. I was opposed to this at first but really it's so simple it's hard not to do.

Install pics:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Offroad%20Lights/IMG_6588.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Offroad%20Lights/IMG_6594.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Offroad%20Lights/IMG_6595.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Offroad%20Lights/IMG_6596.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Offroad%20Lights/IMG_6598.jpg

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Offroad%20Lights/IMG_6593.jpg

I'll have take some pics at the night to get a light pattern but the difference is literally night and day. The PBX ralley wouldn't have been the same, or near as fun, without them.

The PBX rally was a lot of fun. The X performed really well, except for when I (driver error, not the X) went off one of the bog levies into a ditch. Having not had much recovery experience we then proceeded to make things worse by trying to get someone to pull the X out going forward. This ended up high centering (going parallel to the levy) BOTH axles leaving two tires spinning in the air. And since I've been to Rausch and seen the limitations of not having diff lockers, that means I had zero moving power. It was all going to the spinning wheels. Meanwhile the X is trying to roll over on its side. Fortunately the shrock front bumper and a few bushes/trees stopped that. I have a battle scar on the X to show for it. After having royally screwed up the situation even more we had a guy in a what looked like a 1990 Bronco with the only other tires in the rally that were as big as mine. He had a 3" heavy duty yank strap and just whaled on the X going in reverse this time. A few short whiplashes later the X was out. Here's the aftermath:

Nice and dirty:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Post%20PBX%20Rally/IMG_6626.jpg

Upclose Damage:
http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Post%20PBX%20Rally/IMG_6627.jpg

Should be able to get it closer to the original shape because only the mounting was bent. This is my first battle scar on my X. My offroading cherry has been popped... LET THE CRAZINESS BEGIN!

Forgot to mention the PBX rally results. We were stuck for a good 45 minutes and seeing as this was a LSD rally we were able to use the full 20 minutes of grace time to help out, but that still was a horrible finish for the 1st half of the day. The second half we were only off by 3 minutes (amazing for rookies in that type of a race). The X ened up placing 8th in the novice class of about 20. Had I not put her in a ditch I'm sure we would have placed top 3.

Dude the truck looks friggin awesome. I like the hellas. We will have to make a run together once I get my stuff together.

Love the Hellas! I have two of the 500FF driving lights on the front of my X and they make a big diffrence. YouX looks awesome! Keep the updates coming!

call me crazy dude, and this may be because i took some nyquil, but is there a smiley face to the left of the passenger side clevis shackle on the 3rd to last pic on ur latest update? or am i just that tired

Red wire used to hold the clevis pin together. I see what you mean though

no like under the headlight on the bumper, it looks like someone drew it with their finger, its real faint but i may be hallucinating

you talking about right under the screw hole in this pic? just two dots and the smile you can kinda see?


http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq165/munkman1984/Xterra/Shrockworks%20Bumper/IMG_6298.jpg

no its this one on the metal part of the bumper in the front

Drivers or Passengers side head light?

passenger, just look real close and tell me if im seeing things, like move closer to ur monitor or something

I see what you mean. There's that light colored circle on the vertical piece.

Been a while since my last update. Have't done much on the Xterra, I was procrastinating pretty much all of my projects because I was dreading doing the timing belt. This thread is definitely image heavy, but for those of you who have yet to do your timing belt or are thinking about it or have already done it, you should all enjoy these.

Your typical dirty Xterra engine bay with the radiator and the fan already removed
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZnXlcWLI/AAAAAAAACZI/HFWVhX2C7QU/s800/IMG_9055.JPG

Passenger side
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZnhIEavI/AAAAAAAACZM/eYi5MELRqvk/s800/IMG_9056.JPG

Driver side
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZn0Wk25I/AAAAAAAACZQ/d5WRuwaAxpM/s800/IMG_9057.JPG

This is how I ended up making room for my DeWalt impact wrench. I was praying that the coolant lines wouldn't break.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZn3dX-jI/AAAAAAAACZU/4BeFzpuyPcM/s800/IMG_9058.JPG

For those who think it's impossible
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZoJ53TrI/AAAAAAAACZY/TleGn48rp-A/s800/IMG_9059.JPG

This ended up taking me three days to do thanks to the lovely weather in the background here kicking me out for an hour ever few hours.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZobUYzJI/AAAAAAAACZc/OXztKoYk3XU/s800/IMG_9060.JPG

Me inside my engine bay... for effect mostly.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZopKirwI/AAAAAAAACZk/HUs_5iaS9X8/s800/IMG_9063.JPG

Drivers Cam gear
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZo2V2GBI/AAAAAAAACZo/OXIFSgYS3YM/s800/IMG_9066.JPG

Passenger cam gear
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZpOfWu7I/AAAAAAAACZs/sxVTdNlAOYM/s800/IMG_9067.JPG

Crank shaft gear
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZpAD5dhI/AAAAAAAACZw/uhD84fJ4NLE/s800/IMG_9068.JPG

Great shot of the old timing belt
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZpZpr5EI/AAAAAAAACZ0/JkCDgPIKs3U/s800/IMG_9072.JPG

Removing a cam shaft seal
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZqDhsJ3I/AAAAAAAACaA/6fBXHo1bgRU/s800/IMG_9075.JPG

After shot with the new timing belt and all
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZrAcIwFI/AAAAAAAACaU/XCrijINwR2k/s800/IMG_9080.JPG

With the guide cover on
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZrf_emNI/AAAAAAAACaY/V2_zQRF9TkQ/s800/IMG_9081.JPG

With all of the pulleys back on, before the belts
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZr8ttSBI/AAAAAAAACag/B92ifWuHZEk/s800/IMG_9083.JPG

Random picture of one of my spark plugs showing the erosion
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Z_ZuCZ7QCzs/TBvZsIkGIwI/AAAAAAAACak/TWGXDJT6qc4/s800/IMG_9086.JPG

Great shots man... this would been a great time to change the Alt too! for more power :D

Thanks David. I know, believe me, I was kicking myself for not having the alternator ready. Ah well, it's not too big of a hassle to do with all the other crap in the way lol!

Yep.... Good work man... I need to do this soon.. I kept saying this spring but spring is about gone.... What did you Figure total cost was?

All said and done it was around $300... compared to the $1000 i was being quoted at local shops, I saved a buttload. dezurtrat had it pretty spot on (http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2751&highlight=timing+belt+change).

Good to see you back Chad. Lookin real good.

I love your X's look. Agressive. Thanks for all your work on the wheel/tire guide thread/spreadsheet too.

Just spent my lunch reading this, hour plus 10 to get the last pages. you have one awesome ride. Now the only thing you need is the Shrock rear bumper/tire carrier.

Dudee, saw your X on RPIs campus today! I'm guessing you're in town for the hockey game


Your rig looks even better driving by it slowly haha.

Dudee, saw your X on RPIs campus today! I'm guessing you're in town for the hockey game


Your rig looks even better driving by it slowly haha.

Can't believe it has taken me this long to reply. But I actually got the email notification that you saw my X while I was in the game and it totally made my day (that and RPI winning). NUKEhead, you go to RPI?

On a completely separate note, my Xterra is making all kinds of noises now. Some vibrations (exhaust and front quarter panel), some squealing (belt) and some puffing/ticking (possible head gasket)... she definitely needs some TLC this summer!!! Mod/repair weekend anyone? Hahaha

Just spent my lunch reading this, hour plus 10 to get the last pages. you have one awesome ride. Now the only thing you need is the Shrock rear bumper/tire carrier.

Thanks man! And totally agree about the rear tire carrier. I'm actually going to try and fab one this summer if time/money/effort permits.

Hey man, your X is very nice. I hope you can get it running well again soon!
I don't know exactly why, but I really like the 00/01 looks. I wish I had a Shrock, like yours! (maybe some day!)

Can't believe it has taken me this long to reply. But I actually got the email notification that you saw my X while I was in the game and it totally made my day (that and RPI winning). NUKEhead, you go to RPI?

On a completely separate note, my Xterra is making all kinds of noises now. Some vibrations (exhaust and front quarter panel), some squealing (belt) and some puffing/ticking (possible head gasket)... she definitely needs some TLC this summer!!! Mod/repair weekend anyone? Hahaha


Haha awesome! Yup, just finishing up my junior year, my X is usually parked not too far down the street from where I found yours.:wink-big: